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How to get fromSikkim to Kunmingby car, plane, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sikkim to Kunming by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Jorethang to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car
    2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeBDP - KMG
    8h 11m
    ¥852–3,256

  2. Drive to Saidpur Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jorethang to Saidpur Airport (SPD)car
    2. Fly from Saidpur Airport (SPD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeSPD - KMG
    11h 18m
    ¥835–3,075

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Gangtok to Yadong Xiancar
    2. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus
    4. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
    5. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
    42h 56m

  4. Drive to Biratnagar Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Soreng to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)car
    2. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeBIR - KMG
    9h 30m
    ¥994–3,589

  5. Drive to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mangan to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)car
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeLXA - KMG
    11h 25m
    ¥2,975–4,194

  6. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Gangtok to Yadong Xiancar
    2. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus
    4. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
    2d
    ¥1,003–1,168

Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥784Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sikkim, India and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Sikkim to Kunming. However, you can drive to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gangtok to Kunming via Yadong Xian, Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, Shangri-La County, Shangri-La, and Lijiang in around 42h 56m.

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